Language
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Duration
2h / 1 day
Difficulty
Intermediate
Next Date
22/04/2026

Intermediate surf lesson in Carcavelos for surfers who have the basics down and are ready to develop their technique, read waves more confidently and start surfing with greater control and intention. Led by Pedro Marques, born and raised at Praia das Maças on the Sintra coast with a lifelong connection to the ocean, these two-hour group sessions run daily with one instructor per group of six students. All equipment is included, fully sanitised before every session, and the location may shift to another beach depending on sea conditions on the day.

During summer the lessons run at least twice daily at flexible times adapted to the surf forecast and tidal conditions. Outside summer they run once daily on weekdays and weekends, always adjusted to conditions and group level. At intermediate level the focus moves beyond the take-off and into the elements that actually make surfing feel good: wave selection, positioning in the water, improving footwork and stance, generating speed along the wave and beginning to direct your surfboard with purpose. Pedro’s coaching is enthusiastic, specific and built around helping each student break through the plateau that most intermediate surfers hit and find the next level of their surfing.

What you’ll learn

🏄 How to read waves and improve your positioning and timing in the water

🏄 Footwork, stance and weight distribution for better balance and control

🏄 How to generate speed along a wave and maintain it through turns

🏄 Directional surfing technique for cutting left and right with intention

🏄 How to progress beyond the basics and develop a more consistent and fluid surfing style

What’s included

🌊 All surf equipment including board, wetsuit and leash, fully sanitised

🌊 Certified instructor with a maximum of 6 students per group

🌊 Two-hour lesson adapted to conditions and group level throughout

What you leave with

A measurable step forward in your surfing, a clearer understanding of what to work on independently, and the enthusiasm to get back in the water as soon as possible.

I am Pedro Marques, born and raised at Praia das Maças on the Sintra coast, where the mountains meet the sea. I have had a strong connection with the ocean since childhood through surfing and bodyboarding, and the main goal of my surf school is to transmit that passion in a fun and enthusiastic way at every level, from absolute beginners to surfers ready to push their technique further.

Lessons run daily. Twice daily during summer at flexible times, once daily outside summer. Location may change to another beach depending on sea conditions. All equipment included and sanitised.